John E. "Shorty" Hauser

John E. “Shorty” Hauser, 77, of Barnett Township, Forest County, PA died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home of natural causes.

Born on July 14, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Huzl Hauser.

He was a graduate of Kenston High School, and he proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He obtained the rank of SP4 and was awarded the National Defense Service Metal for his service.

On September 26, 1997, in Forest County he married the former Caroline Benyak. She survives.

Prior to his retirement he had been employed by Charles Machine.

He was a member of Forest Area Baptist Church.

His pastimes included hunting and gardening.

Those surviving in addition to his wife, Caroline, are his brothers, Richard (Caroline), Tom, James (Debby), Gerald (Marilyn), Donald (Karen), and Kenneth (Sally); and  his sisters, Mary Lapick, JoAnne (John) Blechschmid and Patricia (Chuck) Rudnay.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward, Joseph, Charlie and Robert.

His family will receive friends on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041 from 10-11:30AM.

A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 11:30AM with Pastor David Jett, Jr., Forest Area Baptist Church, officiating.

Interment will follow at 1PM at Maple Grove Cemetery, 16637 Thompson Road, Thompson, OH, 44086.

His family suggests memorial contribution be made in Mr. Hauser’s memory to Forest Area Baptist Church, 111 Parsonage Lane, Marienville PA 16239.

Furlong Funeral Home, 140 Cherry St., Marienville, PA. has been entrusted with the final arrangements for Mr. Hauser.

Friends and family may order flowers, leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.